Off-hour admission and mortality risk for 28 specific diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 251 cohorts [PDF]
Background: A considerable amount of studies have examined the relationship between off-hours (weekends and nights) admission and mortality risk for various diseases, but the results remain equivocal.
Cao, Shiyi +7 more
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Gastrointestinal bleeding in patients admitted to the intensive care unit [PDF]
Introduction. Gastrointestinal bleeding is a life-threatening condition, with a mortality depending on the cause and severity. The objective of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the epidemiological, clinical and evolutionary aspects of a ...
Ruxandra OPRITA +4 more
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An evaluation of 605 endoscopic examination in a rural setting, Lacor Hospital in Northern Uganda [PDF]
Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the profile of esophagogastroduodenal (EGDS) diseases diagnosed by upper endoscopy in a rural area of Uganda in a retro-protective study of 605 patients.
Alema NO +3 more
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PPIs for prevention and treatment of peptic ulcer [PDF]
Non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding remains an important emergency condition, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. As endoscopic therapy is the 'gold standard' of management, treatment of these patients can be considered in three ...
Kuipers, E.J. (Ernst)
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Peptilise haavandi verejooks: patsiendid, ravi ja selle tulemused TÜ Kliinikumi kirurgiakliinikus 2003–2012 [PDF]
Eesmärk. Töö eesmärgiks oli analüüsida ja iseloomustada peptilise haavandi verejooksuga (PHV) patsiente ning nende ravi ja selle tulemusi kui ravikvaliteedi näitajaid TÜ Kliinikumi kirurgiakliinikus viimase 10 aasta jooksul. Metoodika.
Kirsimägi, Ülle +2 more
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The influential roles of antibiotic prophylaxis on cirrhotic patients with peptic ulcer bleeding are still not well documented. The purpose of this study is to clarify these influential roles and to identify the risk factors associated with rebleeding ...
Shih-Cheng Yang +9 more
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Background Upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB) is a routine medical emergency. The most common non-variceal cause is peptic ulcer disease, while a rare presentation is peptic ulcer-induced splenic artery pseudoaneurysm (SAP).
Hidetoshi Shidahara +6 more
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Peptic ulcer hemorrhage combined with acute gout: analyses of treatment in 136 cases. [PDF]
Xu Z +6 more
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Diagnosis and management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage: European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) Guideline [PDF]
This Guideline is an official statement of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE). It addresses the diagnosis and management of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage (NVUGIH). Main Recommendations MR1. ESGE recommends immediate
Aabakken, L. +23 more
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Endoscopic Hemostasis for Non-Variceal Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: New Frontiers [PDF]
Non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) refers to blood loss from the gastrointestinal tract proximal to the ligament of Treitz due to lesions that are non-variceal in origin.
Adam Kichler, Sunguk Jang
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